Sound Off: 11/12

Tuesday

Nov 12, 2013 at 12:01 AM

When a criminal confesses to a crime and takes a “plea deal” to keep from getting a longer sentence, he should be required to spend every day agreed to behind bars.

When a criminal confesses to a crime and takes a “plea deal” to keep from getting a longer sentence, he should be required to spend every day agreed to behind bars. It was their choice, not the courts. Make it a law and then make sure they understand they have no option when serving the time.— Tuscaloosa

In response to the Sound Off (Nov. 6) blaming Republicans for the recent government shutdown, it is well-known that the so-called shutdown was caused by the president’s refusal to meet with members of Congress to work out a compromise. He expected Congress to cave in to his demands. I am proud that they did not. The few government areas that shut down were carefully selected by the Democratic administration to get the most publicity, such as parks, monuments, etc. Besides, those federal employees who were affected have already received back pay for the time they were off. — Tuscaloosa